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Just an update. I've 'bobbled' a bit. My first interest was joining the reserves. After some research I decided to apply for regs LCIS. Now after reviewing my qualifications, posting options and the like with my recruiter I am switching to ATIS. (Always had a love for aircraft-too old to be...

Mariomike, I'm not sure why you deleted your first reply, I was not offended. Other than the fact that more Boomers vote than any other age group, I think the main influences Boomers have on society and popculture is fading fast. That's the reason for the past tense. 'The Noblest' might be a...

I do agree George. It is a bit of 'the chicken and the egg'. I compare it to the 16year old who gets a car for his birthday, and promptly 'frys' the tires and wraps it around a telephone pole. He didn't put blood sweat and tears into that car and so cannot understand its true value. What the...

It's probably of little consolation, but in my 20+ years working in the civilian world, things aren't that much different on the 'other side of the fence'. For many it seems, just because they have a pulse, they feel justified in their sense of entitlement. As you mentioned, work ethic and...

Recruting Center: CFRC Victoria Regular/Reserve: Reg force Officer/NCM: NCM Trade Choice 1: LCIS Tech Trade Choice 2: ATIS Tech Trade Choice 3: EGS Tech Application Date: March 16/10 Online Application First Contact: March 16/10 References contacted: TBA Med, aptitude completed: TBA Interview...

Thanks for the words of encouragement Mike and the suggestions RumRunner. I am finding the search function most useful and doubt if I will have to make many new posts- that was the main reason for starting this thread. Most of my questions have been discussed before.

I'm thinking of joining, but I have 3 kids in school (one in high school). My fear is what impact the constant moves in the first few years would have on them. Any thoughts or stories to share? My wife and I own our home, and were thinking maybe we wouldn't move until the kids finished school...

Thank you to the Administrators and all those who have posted on this site. I am a 40 year old civi journeyman Machinist/Tool and Die Maker who's not liking how the future looks in my chosen field. I tried the forces back in 1987, ROTP, had my heart set on being a pilot. I got accepted, but not...